Construction

Self-storage construction has become more sophisticated over the past decade due to heightened consumer expectations as well as more rigid approval processes through municipal planning and zoning boards. Where self-storage was restricted to industrial zones in the past, it now often enjoys prime locations in commercial and even residential areas. Self-storage buildings, primarily constructed of metal building panels, are available in increasingly attractive options. Suppliers provide roofs, corridors, roll-up doors, mezzanines, lifts, elevators, relocatable buildings, and more. Important aspects of self-storage building include site layout, design and unit mix. Trends in self-storage construction include conversions, multi-story building, climate control and ‘green’ building, which can involve LEED certification and sustainable options such as solar panels. Specialty niches include boat/RV storage, wine storage and storage condos.

The East Haven, Conn., Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a new 57,120-square-foot self-storage facility at 494 Short Beach Road. The commission granted preliminary approval in July 2010, but has now agreed to the necessary rezoning for construction to ...More

A self-storage project was unanimously approved Tuesday by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors despite vocal opposition from neighboring residents in Arden Arcade, Calif. Marconi Self Storage is scheduled to be completed by next October and will accommodate boat and ...More

The Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas, March 14-16, will feature three new seminars highlighting self-storage on the international front. Two will be presented in Spanish. The third is a panel discussion of self-storage experts from around the world. ...More

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) has released its 2012 Factbook, a comprehensive collection of articles addressing the complete self-storage experience, from development and financing through building an effective marketing program and adding profit centers. ...More

American Buildings Co. (ABC), a Eufaula, Ala.-based manufacturer of metal building systems for self-storage and other industries, recently put its design expertise and resources to work to create a helicopter pad that can be used by the local community in emergencies. The ...More

StorageMart, a self-storage operator with more than 130 facilities across the United States and Canada, recently signed an agreement with JCM Capital to install 640,000 square feet of solar collectors on the roofs of its Toronto properties. ...More